Blacksmith

City of New York • New York City, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, perform blacksmith work in building, maintaining, and repairing equipment both in the field and in shops. Forge and shape angle irons, bridle irons, tools, and automobile parts. Weld iron components and other similar pieces of equipment. Repair existing metal structures and fencing, play equipment, vehicles, metal parts of carts, enclosures, sweepers and other equipment as needed. Perform duties manually or by use of power hammer. Experience with MIG, TIG and STICK welding. Aluminum and stainless-steel welding both in the shop and out in the field. Supervise assigned personnel. Maintain records and produce reports pertaining to equipment maintenance, repairs and materials.

Requirements

• Five years of full-time experience as a blacksmith acquired within the last fifteen years; or
• Not less than two and one-half years of such experience acquired within the last ten years plus sufficient full-time experience as a blacksmith's helper or apprentice, or training of a relevant nature acquired in an approved trade or vocational high school, to make up the equivalent of five years of acceptable experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of blacksmith's helper or apprentice experience or approved trade or vocational high school; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2".
• Experience with MIG, TIG and STICK welding.
• Aluminum and stainless-steel welding both in the shop and out in the field.

Responsibilities

• Perform blacksmith work in building, maintaining, and repairing equipment both in the field and in shops.
• Forge and shape angle irons, bridle irons, tools, and automobile parts.
• Weld iron components and other similar pieces of equipment.
• Repair existing metal structures and fencing, play equipment, vehicles, metal parts of carts, enclosures, sweepers and other equipment as needed.
• Perform duties manually or by use of power hammer.
• Perform aluminum and stainless-steel welding both in the shop and out in the field.
• Supervise assigned personnel.
• Maintain records and produce reports pertaining to equipment maintenance, repairs and materials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed